How To Fix CNV_NCE_BAS166 - Number &1 does not exist

CNV_NCE_BAS166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_NCE_BAS - Number conversion engine: messages

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Number &1 does not exist

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CNV_NCE_BAS166 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_NCE_BAS166 with the description "Number &1 does not exist" typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's data migration tools or during the execution of certain programs related to the SAP Conversion or Migration projects.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to reference a number (such as a document number, ID, or key) that does not exist in the database. This could be due to:
  
  Data not being migrated properly.
  Incorrect configuration or mapping during the migration process.
  The number being deleted or not created in the first place.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Input: The error may also arise if the input provided to the program or transaction is incorrect or does not match the expected format.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the migration tool or the source system that lead to the system looking for